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Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Albany

Health / Weight Status

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Health / Weight Status

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Middle and High School Students who are Overweight or Obese

34.7%
(2017-2019)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 34.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 39.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.5%.
NY Counties
(2014-2016)
The distribution is based on data from 57 New York counties.
Compared to the NY Value (36.6%), Albany has a value of 34.7% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(36.6%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the Capital Region Value (33.1%), Albany has a value of 34.7% which is higher and worse.
Capital Region Value
(33.1% in 2012-2014)
The regional value is compared to the Capital Region value. The comparison value is provided by the Healthy Capital District Initiative.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (34.7%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (34.2%).
Prior Value
(34.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Health / Wellness & Lifestyle

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Age-Adjusted Rate of Poor Physical Health: 14+ Days

6.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties Exclusive of NYC, Albany has a value of 6.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.5%.
NY Counties Exclusive of NYC
The distribution is based on data from 56 New York counties and does not include counties in New York City.
Compared to the NY Value (9.5%), Albany has a value of 6.2% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(9.5%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the Capital Region Value (11.2%), Albany has a value of 6.2% which is lower and better.
Capital Region Value
(11.2% in 2016)
The regional value is compared to the Capital Region value. The comparison value is provided by the Healthy Capital District Initiative.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (6.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.4%).
Prior Value
(6.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Age-Adjusted Self-Reported General Health Assessment: Poor or Fair

13.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 13.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.6%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 13.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (16.1%), Albany has a value of 13.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Albany Frequent Physical Distress

Current Value:
10.6%
(2019)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 10.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.1%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 10.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,121 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (10.9%), Albany has a value of 10.6% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(10.9%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.0%), Albany has a value of 10.6% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (10.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (10.0%).
Prior Value
(10.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Albany Insufficient Sleep

Current Value:

County: Albany Insufficient Sleep

34.0%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 34.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 34.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 35.6%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 34.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 34.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (33.1%), Albany has a value of 34.0% which is higher and worse.
NY Value
(33.1%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (33.0%), Albany has a value of 34.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(33.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (34.0%) is less and better than the previously measured value (38.6%).
Prior Value
(38.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (26.7%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(26.7%)

County: Albany

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Community / Crime & Crime Prevention

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Adult Arrest Rate

Current Value:

County: Albany Adult Arrest Rate

19.0
Arrests per 1,000 population 18+
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties Exclusive of NYC, Albany has a value of 19.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.0.
NY Counties Exclusive of NYC
The distribution is based on data from 33 New York counties and does not include counties in New York City.
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 19.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.5.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 38 New York counties.
Compared to the NY Value (24.6), Albany has a value of 19.0 which is lower and better.
NY Value
(24.6)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (19.0) is less and better than the previously measured value (25.0).
Prior Value
(25.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Homicide

Current Value:
4.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 4.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.3.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 495 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (3.7), Albany has a value of 4.2 which is higher and worse.
NY Value
(3.7)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.6), Albany has a value of 4.2 which is lower and better.
US Value
(6.6)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (4.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3.0).
Prior Value
(3.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.5), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.5)
<div>IVP-09: Reduce homicides <strong>(LEADING HEALTH INDICATOR)</strong></div>

County: Albany Hate Crime Offenses

Current Value:

County: Albany Hate Crime Offenses

35
Offenses
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Albany (35) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (25).
Prior Value
(25)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Violent Crime Rate

Current Value:

County: Albany Violent Crime Rate

384.2
Crimes per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties Exclusive of NYC, Albany has a value of 384.2 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 168.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 220.4.
NY Counties Exclusive of NYC
The distribution is based on data from 57 New York counties and does not include counties in New York City.
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 384.2 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 173.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 272.8.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to the NY Value (742.6), Albany has a value of 384.2 which is lower and better.
NY Value
(742.6)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (387.0), Albany has a value of 384.2 which is lower and better.
US Value
(387.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is Federal Bureau of Investigation
Compared to the prior value, Albany (384.2) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (371.1).
Prior Value
(371.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany

Community / Demographics

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Community / Demographics

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Average Household Size

Current Value:

County: Albany Average Household Size

2.30
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (2.60), Albany has a value of 2.30.
NY Value
(2.60)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.60), Albany has a value of 2.30.
US Value
(2.60)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Female Population

Current Value:

County: Albany Female Population

51.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (51.1%), Albany has a value of 51.3%.
NY Value
(51.1%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (50.4%), Albany has a value of 51.3%.
US Value
(50.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (51.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (51.3%).
Prior Value
(51.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Foreign Born Persons

Current Value:

County: Albany Foreign Born Persons

11.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (22.6%), Albany has a value of 11.4%.
NY Value
(22.6%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Albany has a value of 11.4%.
US Value
(13.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Households

Current Value:

County: Albany Households

132,175
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Male Population

Current Value:

County: Albany Male Population

48.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (48.9%), Albany has a value of 48.7%.
NY Value
(48.9%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (49.6%), Albany has a value of 48.7%.
US Value
(49.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (48.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (48.7%).
Prior Value
(48.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

13.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (30.6%), Albany has a value of 13.9%.
NY Value
(30.6%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Albany has a value of 13.9%.
US Value
(21.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Population American Indian and Alaska Native

Current Value:
0.3%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (1.0%), Albany has a value of 0.3%.
NY Value
(1.0%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.3%), Albany has a value of 0.3%.
US Value
(1.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (0.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.3%).
Prior Value
(0.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Population Asian

Current Value:

County: Albany Population Asian

7.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (9.6%), Albany has a value of 7.4%.
NY Value
(9.6%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.3%), Albany has a value of 7.4%.
US Value
(6.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (7.4%) is greater  than the previously measured value (7.2%).
Prior Value
(7.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Population Black or African American

Current Value:
14.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (17.7%), Albany has a value of 14.5%.
NY Value
(17.7%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (13.6%), Albany has a value of 14.5%.
US Value
(13.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (14.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (14.5%).
Prior Value
(14.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Population Hispanic or Latino

Current Value:
6.9%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (19.7%), Albany has a value of 6.9%.
NY Value
(19.7%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (19.1%), Albany has a value of 6.9%.
US Value
(19.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (6.9%) is greater  than the previously measured value (6.7%).
Prior Value
(6.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

0.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (0.1%), Albany has a value of 0.1%.
NY Value
(0.1%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (0.3%), Albany has a value of 0.1%.
US Value
(0.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (0.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.1%).
Prior Value
(0.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Population Over Age 65

Current Value:

County: Albany Population Over Age 65

18.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (18.1%), Albany has a value of 18.5%.
NY Value
(18.1%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (17.3%), Albany has a value of 18.5%.
US Value
(17.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (18.5%) is greater  than the previously measured value (17.9%).
Prior Value
(17.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Population Over Age 65 (Count)

Current Value:
55,160
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Population Two or More Races

Current Value:
3.2%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (2.8%), Albany has a value of 3.2%.
NY Value
(2.8%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.0%), Albany has a value of 3.2%.
US Value
(3.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (3.2%) is greater  than the previously measured value (3.1%).
Prior Value
(3.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Population Under Age 18

Current Value:

County: Albany Population Under Age 18

17.7%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (20.3%), Albany has a value of 17.7%.
NY Value
(20.3%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Albany has a value of 17.7%.
US Value
(21.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (17.7%) is less  than the previously measured value (17.8%).
Prior Value
(17.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Population Under Age 5

Current Value:

County: Albany Population Under Age 5

4.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (5.4%), Albany has a value of 4.5%.
NY Value
(5.4%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (5.6%), Albany has a value of 4.5%.
US Value
(5.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (4.5%) is less  than the previously measured value (4.6%).
Prior Value
(4.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Population White

Current Value:

County: Albany Population White

74.4%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (68.6%), Albany has a value of 74.4%.
NY Value
(68.6%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (75.5%), Albany has a value of 74.4%.
US Value
(75.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (74.4%) is less  than the previously measured value (74.8%).
Prior Value
(74.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Current Value:
69.8%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (54.2%), Albany has a value of 69.8%.
NY Value
(54.2%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (58.9%), Albany has a value of 69.8%.
US Value
(58.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (69.8%) is less  than the previously measured value (70.4%).
Prior Value
(70.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Total Population

Current Value:

County: Albany Total Population

316,659
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Albany (316,659) is greater  than the previously measured value (315,921).
Prior Value
(315,921)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Veteran Population

Current Value:

County: Albany Veteran Population

5.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (4.0%), Albany has a value of 5.1%.
NY Value
(4.0%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Albany has a value of 5.1%.
US Value
(6.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany

Community / Public Safety

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Community / Public Safety

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions

5.4
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2018-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 5.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.8.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 35 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 5.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.2.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,266 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (5.2), Albany has a value of 5.4 which is higher and worse.
NY Value
(5.2)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (11.4), Albany has a value of 5.4 which is lower and better.
US Value
(11.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (5.4) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (4.2).
Prior Value
(4.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (10.1), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(10.1)

County: Albany Alcohol-Impaired Driving Deaths

Current Value:
24.4%
Percent of driving deaths with alcohol involvement
(2017-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 24.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 24.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,116 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (20.9%), Albany has a value of 24.4% which is higher and worse.
NY Value
(20.9%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.3%), Albany has a value of 24.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (24.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (25.3%).
Prior Value
(25.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Total Law Enforcement Personnel

Current Value:
1,185
Number law enforcement personnel
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Albany (1,185) is greater  than the previously measured value (1,065).
Prior Value
(1,065)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Young Adults Driving While Intoxicated

Current Value:
22.4
Arrests per 10,000 young adult population
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 22.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 38.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 51.7.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to the NY Value (19.8), Albany has a value of 22.4 which is higher and worse.
NY Value
(19.8)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (22.4) is less and better than the previously measured value (30.0).
Prior Value
(30.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Community / Social Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Children in Single-Parent Households

Current Value:
28.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 28.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 25.4%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 28.9% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (26.1%), Albany has a value of 28.9% which is higher and worse.
NY Value
(26.1%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (24.9%), Albany has a value of 28.9% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(24.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany People 65+ Living Alone

Current Value:

County: Albany People 65+ Living Alone

31.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 31.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 28.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.8%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 31.3% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (28.3%), Albany has a value of 31.3% which is higher and worse.
NY Value
(28.3%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.4%), Albany has a value of 31.3% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(26.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany People 65+ Living Alone (Count)

Current Value:
17,268
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Social Associations

Current Value:

County: Albany Social Associations

14.4
Membership associations per 10,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 14.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 9.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 8.2.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 14.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 10.8 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 7.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (7.8), Albany has a value of 14.4 which is higher and better.
NY Value
(7.8)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (9.1), Albany has a value of 14.4 which is higher and better.
US Value
(9.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (14.4) is less and worse than the previously measured value (14.9).
Prior Value
(14.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany

Community / Transportation

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Community / Transportation

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Households without a Vehicle

Current Value:
12.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 12.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.2%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 12.5% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (29.0%), Albany has a value of 12.5% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(29.0%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.3%), Albany has a value of 12.5% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(8.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

County: Albany Mean Travel Time to Work

21.1
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 21.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 23.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.0.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 21.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,131 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (33.2), Albany has a value of 21.1 which is lower and better.
NY Value
(33.2)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Albany has a value of 21.1 which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Solo Drivers with a Long Commute

Current Value:
20.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 20.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 33.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.5%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 20.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (39.2%), Albany has a value of 20.7% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(39.2%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (36.4%), Albany has a value of 20.7% which is lower and better.
US Value
(36.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (20.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (20.9%).
Prior Value
(20.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Workers Commuting by Public Transportation

Current Value:
4.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 4.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 0.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.4%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 4.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 0.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
U.S. Counties
(2015-2019)
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (23.4%), Albany has a value of 4.6% which is lower and worse.
NY Value
(23.4%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.8%), Albany has a value of 4.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(3.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.3%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(5.3%)

County: Albany Workers who Drive Alone to Work

Current Value:
69.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 69.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 75.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 78.7%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 69.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 79.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 82.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (50.5%), Albany has a value of 69.1% which is higher and worse.
NY Value
(50.5%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (71.7%), Albany has a value of 69.1% which is lower and better.
US Value
(71.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Economy / Employment

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Employer Establishments

Current Value:

County: Albany Employer Establishments

9,328
Number of Establishments
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Albany (9,328) is less  than the previously measured value (9,347).
Prior Value
(9,347)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
61.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 61.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 56.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.4%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 61.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (58.8%), Albany has a value of 61.5% which is higher and better.
NY Value
(58.8%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Albany has a value of 61.5% which is higher and better.
US Value
(58.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
60.7%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 60.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 53.7%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 60.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (58.8%), Albany has a value of 60.7% which is higher and better.
NY Value
(58.8%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Albany has a value of 60.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(59.6%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Size of Labor Force

Current Value:

County: Albany Size of Labor Force

158,912
Persons
(January 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Albany (158,912) is less and worse than the previously measured value (159,132).
Prior Value
(159,132)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Total Employment

Current Value:

County: Albany Total Employment

169,870
Paid Employees
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Albany (169,870) is less  than the previously measured value (179,079).
Prior Value
(179,079)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Total Employment Change

Current Value:

County: Albany Total Employment Change

-5.1%
(2020-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of -5.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than -6.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -8.3%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of -5.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than -2.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -5.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (-8.5%), Albany has a value of -5.1% which is higher and better.
NY Value
(-8.5%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (-4.3%), Albany has a value of -5.1% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(-4.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (-5.1%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (-2.4%).
Prior Value
(-2.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Unemployed Workers in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:
3.8%
(January 2024)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 3.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.3%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 3.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on non-seasonally-adjusted data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (4.3%), Albany has a value of 3.8% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(4.3%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (4.1%), Albany has a value of 3.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(4.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (3.8%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (3.7%).
Prior Value
(3.7%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Economy / Food Insecurity

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:
10.9%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 10.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.8%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 10.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (15.4%), Albany has a value of 10.9% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(15.4%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.8%), Albany has a value of 10.9% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (10.9%) is less and better than the previously measured value (14.4%).
Prior Value
(14.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Food Insecure Children Likely Ineligible for Assistance

20%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 20% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 20% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 22% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,134 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (23%), Albany has a value of 20% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(23%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (25%), Albany has a value of 20% which is lower and better.
US Value
(25%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (20%) is less and better than the previously measured value (28%).
Prior Value
(28%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:

County: Albany Food Insecurity Rate

8.8%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 8.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.0%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 8.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,140 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (11.4%), Albany has a value of 8.8% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(11.4%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.4%), Albany has a value of 8.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (8.8%) is less and better than the previously measured value (10.3%).
Prior Value
(10.3%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Households Receiving SNAP with Children

Current Value:
36.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NY Value (38.7%), Albany has a value of 36.8%.
NY Value
(38.7%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (47.9%), Albany has a value of 36.8%.
US Value
(47.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Households Receiving SNAP with Children (Count)

Current Value:
5,536
Households
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Projected Child Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:
16.7%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 16.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.9%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 16.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 23.4%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (20.0%), Albany has a value of 16.7% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(20.0%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (16.7%) is less and better than the previously measured value (24.9%).
Prior Value
(24.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Albany Projected Food Insecurity Rate

Current Value:
11.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 11.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.0%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 11.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 16.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (13.2%), Albany has a value of 11.6% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(13.2%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (11.6%) is less and better than the previously measured value (15.4%).
Prior Value
(15.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Albany Students Eligible for the Free Lunch Program

Current Value:
41.3%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 41.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 48.1%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 41.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 47.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 63.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,710 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (51.7%), Albany has a value of 41.3% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(51.7%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (42.8%), Albany has a value of 41.3% which is lower and better.
US Value
(42.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (41.3%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (38.8%).
Prior Value
(38.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Economy / Government Assistance

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Households with Cash Public Assistance Income

Current Value:
3.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 3.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.8%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 3.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,923 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (3.9%), Albany has a value of 3.0% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(3.9%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.7%), Albany has a value of 3.0% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(2.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Economy / Housing & Homes

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Homeowner Vacancy Rate

Current Value:

County: Albany Homeowner Vacancy Rate

1.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 1.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.7%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 1.6% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (1.2%), Albany has a value of 1.6% which is higher and worse.
NY Value
(1.2%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.1%), Albany has a value of 1.6% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(1.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Homeownership

Current Value:

County: Albany Homeownership

51.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 51.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 58.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 53.9%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 51.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 60.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 54.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (48.6%), Albany has a value of 51.1% which is higher and better.
NY Value
(48.6%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Albany has a value of 51.1% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(57.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Housing Units

Current Value:

County: Albany Housing Units

147,629
Housing units
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Albany (147,629) is greater  than the previously measured value (146,808).
Prior Value
(146,808)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:
$1,196
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of $1,196 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $923 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,214.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to the NY Value ($1,507), Albany has a value of $1,196 which is lower and better.
NY Value
($1,507)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Albany has a value of $1,196 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,268)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Median Housing Unit Value

Current Value:

County: Albany Median Housing Unit Value

$263,800
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of $263,800 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $167,950 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $142,750.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to the NY Value ($384,100), Albany has a value of $263,800 which is lower and worse.
NY Value
($384,100)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), Albany has a value of $263,800 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($281,900)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$717
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of $717 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $612 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $717.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 59 New York counties.
Compared to the NY Value ($894), Albany has a value of $717 which is lower and better.
NY Value
($894)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value ($584), Albany has a value of $717 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($584)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:
$1,904
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of $1,904 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,478 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,908.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 61 New York counties.
Compared to the NY Value ($2,441), Albany has a value of $1,904 which is lower and better.
NY Value
($2,441)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Albany has a value of $1,904 which is higher and worse.
US Value
($1,828)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Mortgaged Owners Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Housing

22.5%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 22.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 34.0%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 38 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 22.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 29.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 828 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (33.1%), Albany has a value of 22.5% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(33.1%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (27.8%), Albany has a value of 22.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(27.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (22.5%) is less and better than the previously measured value (27.1%).
Prior Value
(27.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has  been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

County: Albany Overcrowded Households

Current Value:

County: Albany Overcrowded Households

1.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 1.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.0%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to the NY Value (5.2%), Albany has a value of 1.5% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(5.2%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (3.3%), Albany has a value of 1.5% which is lower and better.
US Value
(3.3% in 2016-2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Renters Spending 30% or More of Household Income on Rent

45.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 45.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 47.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 52.3%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 45.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 44.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 49.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (51.7%), Albany has a value of 45.0% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(51.7%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (49.9%), Albany has a value of 45.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(49.9%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.5%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.5%)

County: Albany Severe Housing Problems

Current Value:

County: Albany Severe Housing Problems

14.4%
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 14.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.6%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 14.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (22.4%), Albany has a value of 14.4% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(22.4%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Albany has a value of 14.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (14.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (15.0%).
Prior Value
(15.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Economy / Income

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Households that are Above the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Threshold

59.2%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 59.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 59.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 56.1%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to the NY Value (56.0%), Albany has a value of 59.2% which is higher and better.
NY Value
(56.0%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (59.2%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (60.6%).
Prior Value
(60.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Albany Households that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE)

28.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 28.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.1%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to the NY Value (30.0%), Albany has a value of 28.4% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(30.0%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (28.4%) is less and better than the previously measured value (28.8%).
Prior Value
(28.8%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Albany Income Inequality

Current Value:

County: Albany Income Inequality

0.452
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 0.452 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.447 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.461.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 0.452 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 0.445 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 0.470.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (0.515), Albany has a value of 0.452 which is lower and better.
NY Value
(0.515)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (0.483), Albany has a value of 0.452 which is lower and better.
US Value
(0.483)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Median Household Income

Current Value:

County: Albany Median Household Income

$78,829
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of $78,829 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $68,097 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $62,713.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of $78,829 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value ($81,386), Albany has a value of $78,829 which is lower and worse.
NY Value
($81,386)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Albany has a value of $78,829 which is higher and better.
US Value
($75,149)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Per Capita Income

Current Value:

County: Albany Per Capita Income

$44,101
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of $44,101 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $36,695 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $33,589.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of $44,101 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value ($47,173), Albany has a value of $44,101 which is lower and worse.
NY Value
($47,173)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Albany has a value of $44,101 which is higher and better.
US Value
($41,261)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Economy / Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Children Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
15.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 15.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.0%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 15.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 24.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (18.1%), Albany has a value of 15.8% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(18.1%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Albany has a value of 15.8% which is lower and better.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Families Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
7.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 7.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.4%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 7.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,104 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (9.7%), Albany has a value of 7.2% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(9.7%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (8.8%), Albany has a value of 7.2% which is lower and better.
US Value
(8.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Households Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
12.4%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 12.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.5%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to the NY Value (14.0%), Albany has a value of 12.4% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(14.0%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (12.4%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (10.6%).
Prior Value
(10.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Albany People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
8.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 8.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.0%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 8.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.8%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (12.2%), Albany has a value of 8.4% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(12.2%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.0%), Albany has a value of 8.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(10.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany People 65+ Living Below Poverty Level (Count)

Current Value:
4,443
People
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany People Living 200% Above Poverty Level

Current Value:
75.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 75.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 71.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 66.7%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 75.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 66.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 59.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (71.7%), Albany has a value of 75.2% which is higher and better.
NY Value
(71.7%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (71.2%), Albany has a value of 75.2% which is higher and better.
US Value
(71.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:
12.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 12.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.9%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 12.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (13.6%), Albany has a value of 12.5% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(13.6%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Albany has a value of 12.5%.
US Value
(12.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)

County: Albany Youth not in School or Working

Current Value:
2.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 2.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.4%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 2.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,130 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (1.5%), Albany has a value of 2.4% which is higher and worse.
NY Value
(1.5%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (1.8%), Albany has a value of 2.4% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(1.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Child Care Centers

Current Value:

County: Albany Child Care Centers

8.6
Per 1,000 population under age 5
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 8.6 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 6.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 4.6.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 61 New York counties.
Compared to the NY Value (6.1), Albany has a value of 8.6 which is higher and better.
NY Value
(6.1)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0), Albany has a value of 8.6 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (8.6) is less and worse than the previously measured value (9.4).
Prior Value
(9.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Albany

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Education / Educational Attainment

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:
44.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 44.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 27.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 23.4%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 44.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (38.8%), Albany has a value of 44.4% which is higher and better.
NY Value
(38.8%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Albany has a value of 44.4% which is higher and better.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:
92.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 92.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 90.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 88.5%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 92.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (87.6%), Albany has a value of 92.6% which is higher and better.
NY Value
(87.6%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Albany has a value of 92.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Education / School Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Student-to-Teacher Ratio

Current Value:

County: Albany Student-to-Teacher Ratio

12.1
Students per teacher
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 12.1 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.6.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 12.1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.7.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,125 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (11.7), Albany has a value of 12.1 which is higher and worse.
NY Value
(11.7)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (15.4), Albany has a value of 12.1 which is lower and better.
US Value
(15.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (12.1) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (11.9).
Prior Value
(11.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Education / Student Performance K-12

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany High School Graduation

Current Value:

County: Albany High School Graduation

87.2%
(2020-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 87.2% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 87.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 84.9%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 60 New York counties.
Compared to the NY Value (85.0%), Albany has a value of 87.2% which is higher and better.
NY Value
(85.0%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (86.2%), Albany has a value of 87.2% which is higher and better.
US Value
(86.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (87.2%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (86.2%).
Prior Value
(86.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (90.7%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(90.7%)

County: Albany

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Environmental Health / Air

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Annual Ozone Air Quality

Current Value:

County: Albany Annual Ozone Air Quality

1
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, Albany has a value of 1 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.
Air Quality Index
The American Lung Association (ALA) assigns grades A-F to counties (A=1; B=2; C=3; D=4; F=5), based on average annual number of days that ozone levels exceeded U.S. standards during the three year measurement period. The five-point grading scale was used for the distribution (Green = <2; Yellow = 2 - 3; Red = >3). The air quality data is collected by the EPA and summarized by the ALA.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (1) is less and better than the previously measured value (2).
Prior Value
(2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Annual Particle Pollution

Current Value:

County: Albany Annual Particle Pollution

3
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to Air Quality Index, Albany has a value of 3 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.
Air Quality Index
The American Lung Association (ALA) assigns grades A-F to counties (A=1; B=2; C=3; D=4; F=5), based on average annual number of days that particle pollution levels exceeded U.S. standards during the three year measurement period. The five-point grading scale was used for the distribution (Green = <2; Yellow = 2 - 3; Red = >3). The air quality data is collected by the EPA and summarized by the ALA.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3).
Prior Value
(3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Recognized Carcinogens Released into Air

Current Value:
8,528
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Albany (8,528) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (4,921).
Prior Value
(4,921)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Environmental Health / Built Environment

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Access to Exercise Opportunities

Current Value:
93.7%
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 93.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 79.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 63.7%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 93.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 64.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 47.1%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,096 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (93.2%), Albany has a value of 93.7% which is higher and better.
NY Value
(93.2%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (84.1%), Albany has a value of 93.7% which is higher and better.
US Value
(84.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (93.7%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (94.5%).
Prior Value
(94.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Albany Access to Parks

Current Value:

County: Albany Access to Parks

67.4%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 67.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 52.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 28.7%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to the NY Value (94.5%), Albany has a value of 67.4% which is lower and worse.
NY Value
(94.5%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (67.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (43.5%).
Prior Value
(43.5%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Albany Food Environment Index

Current Value:

County: Albany Food Environment Index

8.4
(2024)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 8.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 8.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 8.1.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 8.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 7.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 6.9.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,108 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (8.6), Albany has a value of 8.4 which is lower and worse.
NY Value
(8.6)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.7), Albany has a value of 8.4 which is higher and better.
US Value
(7.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (8.4) is greater and better than the previously measured value (8.2).
Prior Value
(8.2)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Liquor Store Density

Current Value:

County: Albany Liquor Store Density

18.8
Stores per 100,000 population
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 18.8 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.5.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 61 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 18.8 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,477 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (17.1), Albany has a value of 18.8 which is higher and worse.
NY Value
(17.1)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (10.7), Albany has a value of 18.8 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(10.7)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (18.8) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (16.9).
Prior Value
(16.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Proximity to Highways

Current Value:

County: Albany Proximity to Highways

14.1%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 14.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.9%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to the NY Value (9.4%), Albany has a value of 14.1% which is higher and worse.
NY Value
(9.4%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (14.1%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (14.0%).
Prior Value
(14.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

County: Albany

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Environmental Health / Toxins & Contaminants

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Houses Built Prior to 1950

Current Value:
33.8%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 33.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 36.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 42.1%.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Albany has a value of 33.8% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 15.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 28.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NY Value (38.8%), Albany has a value of 33.8% which is lower and better.
NY Value
(38.8%)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the US Value (16.7%), Albany has a value of 33.8% which is higher and worse.
US Value
(16.7%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany PBT Released

Current Value:

County: Albany PBT Released

12,510
Pounds
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Albany (12,510) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (10,177).
Prior Value
(10,177)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany

Environmental Health / Weather & Climate

Value
Compared to:

County: Albany Daily Dose of UV Irradiance

Current Value:
2,978.0
Joule per square meter
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to NY Counties, Albany has a value of 2,978.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3,002.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3,079.0.
NY Counties
The distribution is based on data from 62 New York counties.
Compared to the NY Value (3,002.0), Albany has a value of 2,978.0 which is lower and better.
NY Value
(3,002.0)
The regional value is compared to the New York State value.
Compared to the prior value, Albany (2,978.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (2,857.0).
Prior Value
(2,857.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Number of Extreme Heat Days

Current Value:
24
Days
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Albany (24) is less and better than the previously measured value (31).
Prior Value
(31)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is staying the same.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Number of Extreme Heat Events

Current Value:
19
Events
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Albany (19) is less and better than the previously measured value (29).
Prior Value
(29)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Number of Extreme Precipitation Days

Current Value:
32
Days
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Albany (32) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (25).
Prior Value
(25)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Albany Weeks of Moderate Drought or Worse

Current Value:
0
Weeks per year
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Albany (0) is less and better than the previously measured value (5).
Prior Value
(5)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Albany value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.